When Should You Call 911 This Fourth of July in Northern Colorado

Summer is flying by, and the Fourth of July is nearly here. This weekend, many will spend time with their families, going to parades, cooking out, watching fireworks, and perhaps shooting off some fireworks. It is a weekend that many like to have a little too much fun. There will be those who decide to shoot off fireworks, legally or illegally, and there will be those who do things that might be questionable. Some may want to call the cops this weekend because of loud noises, behavior, or others' ignorance, but not everything is worth a call in Northern Colorado.

When to Not Call the Cops This Fourth of July

Many will be annoyed this weekend by fireworks going off around them, keeping them awake, disturbing their TV show or movie, or scaring their pets. While it can be annoying, it isn't worthy of calling the cops because you are unhappy. There are reasons to call the cops this holiday weekend, but with so much happening, not everything is worthy of a call. Do not call the cops because fireworks are going off, debris is in your yard, someone in the home is upset, or your pets are stressed. These are issues in your home, but not lawful ones. There are reasons to call the cops, though.

When to Call the Cops This Fourth of July

When should you call the cops this holiday weekend? While some things might get brushed off, there are moments you shouldn't hesitate to pick up the phone. If you see fireworks malfunction and start a fire, that is a good reason to call 911. If someone is injured or missing any body parts, that is another good reason to call 911. If someone is unresponsive or if the noise is causing them to have a medical problem such as a panic attack, a seizure, or a heart attack make the call. There are legit reasons to need to call 911 this holiday season, but make sure you are not abusing the right to call and that it is truly an emergency.

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If you need to call 911 this holiday weekend for a legit reason, do not hesitate, but if you are annoyed, have trouble sleeping, or your pet is scared, make sure to put the phone away and not make the call. There will be plenty of real emergencies, and no time for those types of issues. For more on when to call and not call, click the link in the second paragraph above.

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